Diesel, why are you getting out bro? What is the bad news you received? PM me man.
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Wanted to say the same thing by wishing you well and hoping it is something brighter than unexpected or angst, you know? I enjoyed your thread and help over the various threads I either posted or replied to of yours. I mean heck - you are why I supported the site and have a avatar picture now In any case wish you the best.
For what it is worth and completely unknowing of why your tank is down I sort of did my own "the end" moment two weeks back. Was out recklessly driving the back country roads in my Mustang enjoying the sunny day when it sort of hit me. I've not had the change to take it to the track lately due to work and other real life stuff and with two in college I didn't really have enough residual income to spare for some other things I wanted to do. Long story short I slowed her down and drover her to a dealership. Said make me an offer, they did which was above blue book price, then said make me an offer on one of those Explorer sports, they did which again was most excellent, and we shook hands and I parted ways with my HPDE / weekend ride.
Posted on the local forum I'm on some parts for sale, got a bunch of who, what, why, and when emails, and either sold or gave stuff away. I was completely happy, handed the new car over to my wife and said here - you always wanted one I'll drive the Sequoia - we hugged - and that was it. Can't say I grew up, can't say mid life crises, just came to the conclusion that chapter was finished and time to start the next.
No idea - rambling on when all I meant to say is hope all is well and thanks for the thread.
Still have the lighting?
Please hang in there and return when you can. In 2015, I was diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma cancer. I had all my tanks taken down so my wife would not have to deal with them, should I not make it.
I made it and now have a 75 Gallon up for a year. Just know we will welcome you back when the time is right.
I was there when the siphon stopped draining the tank. Its a shame I didn't know Diesel sooner, in our few short encounters I've learned more from him than after countless hours of research and he does it without asking for anything in return! Hope he gets back in some day but not sure that will happenA big "thank you" to Ben, the Diesel................
Had the chance again to visit him on the weekend and saw the beautiful tank maybe for the last time......... empty but still a beauty of a tank !!!
Bought Ben's skimmer for a friends tank, hope it has some lucky charm influence on his tank ;-)
Ben is a great mentor for me, poked me into the right directions while making me thinking and was helping at the same time.
That being said, I'm one of the lucky persons who could see this tank in person which was or is a great inspiration for a Reef tank owner, which I haven't seen better anywhere honestly yet.
Glad I could get over the years some seedlings from him of some of the most beautiful collector corals in the hobby. The finest signature pieces you did find in the Dieseltank.
Proudly I can say, I have been given the original Diesel frag tools that not many know about, these are awesome ;-) On the other side that was telling me that he likely won't come back to the hobby.........
See below just some of the nicest pieces I could grab a piece of and I still have in my tank in grow out.
http://www.reef2reef.com/threads/december-2015-reef-spotlight.225356/
Ben, this makes me so very sad, my friend. You are one of the greats in this hobby of ours. You will truly be missed, and I really hope you are only temporarily out. I'd love to see you come back in the future.
Praying for you, and wishing you all the best!!
A big "thank you" to Ben, the Diesel................
Had the chance again to visit him on the weekend and saw the beautiful tank maybe for the last time......... empty but still a beauty of a tank !!!
Bought Ben's skimmer for a friends tank, hope it has some lucky charm influence on his tank ;-)
Ben is a great mentor for me, poked me into the right directions while making me thinking and was helping at the same time.
That being said, I'm one of the lucky persons who could see this tank in person which was or is a great inspiration for a Reef tank owner, which I haven't seen better anywhere honestly yet.
Glad I could get over the years some seedlings from him of some of the most beautiful collector corals in the hobby. The finest signature pieces you did find in the Dieseltank.
Proudly I can say, I have been given the original Diesel frag tools that not many know about, these are awesome ;-) On the other side that was telling me that he likely won't come back to the hobby.........
See below just some of the nicest pieces I could grab a piece of and I still have in my tank in grow out.
http://www.reef2reef.com/threads/december-2015-reef-spotlight.225356/
I was there when the siphon stopped draining the tank. Its a shame I didn't know Diesel sooner, in our few short encounters I've learned more from him than after countless hours of research and he does it without asking for anything in return! Hope he gets back in some day but not sure that will happen
Likewise, my friend. It was a blessing to meet you in person. And it is my joy to call you my friend.You sir are a Good Sir.
It been said before but that visit a few years back to see my tank while you were driving back home cross the country was a God’s blessing surprise.
I’ll always cherish that.
Thank you.
Well mr. Deisel I have followed your posts for a long time, and learned a lot from you. I hope and pray things will be wonderful in your life and hope someday you come back.
You quit Diesel? The hobby forever?All corals are gone.
Fish are spoken for except the Bandit Angel which will go up for raffle tomorrow,
40 spots $10 each.
Water will be drained out the tank this weekend.
All equipment will go for sale next week.